Historic commemoration plays a vital role in honoring significant events and reminding us of our heritage, preserving the legacies for future generations to appreciate and learn from.

The Peggy Stewart Tea Party or the Burning of the Peggy Stewart was one the pivotal Maryland events that spurred us closer to the American Revolution.

250 Years to the Day

This historic commemoration, we reflected on our history, acknowledged the struggles and achievements of our Patriot Ancestors, and remembered a sense of unity and national identity.

October 19, 1774

Annapolis sparks Maryland’s active participation in the American Revolution when angry colonists force the burning of a ship carrying the detestable weed tea. 
The Port of Annapolis becomes the fiery scene of a budding nation clamoring for independence from Great Britain’s repressive taxation and tyranny.

October 19, 2024

We commemorated the Burning of the Peggy Stewart – also called the Annapolis Tea Party -- 250 years to the day after shipping merchant Anthony Stewart, a loyalist to the Crown, rowed out to the merchant brigantine he owned and set it ablaze at the insistence of an outraged mob. 

The Annapolis Tea Party

By commemorating this historical milestone, our community came together to celebrate our heritage, educate young generations, and ensure that important lessons from our past are not forgotten.

Maryland Legacy Remembered

These events serve as reminders of where we come from and inspire future generations.

Celebrating History

By commemorating history, we pay tribute to those who shaped our present reality.

Legacy Tribute

It is a solemn duty to ensure that historic commemoration continues for generations to come.

Memorializing Events